On May 4, 2003, University of Idaho researchers celebrated the birth of an extraordinary mule foal. Idaho Gem, as the foal would be named, was both the world’s first cloned mule and the first successful clone of an equine. The announcement of Idaho Gem’s birth, published in Science, marked the...
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After Historic Losses, We Remember UI’s Giants
The wind storm that hit the Palouse on December 17, 2025 damaged many things, including homes, vehicles, and countless trees. University of Idaho’s campus was not spared from the wreckage. After more than a week of heavy rains, dozens of trees were uprooted or broken apart by record gusts. Among...
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Highlighting Hidden Voices
Hispanic Oral History Project
The University of Idaho Library Digital Collections is an important resource for not only students and faculty at the university, but also the broader public of Idaho and beyond. One of the primary obligations of CDIL and the Special Collections and Archives department is to highlight materials in our collections....
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Recipes from the Archives
The holiday season brings opportunities to gather with loved ones and enjoy memorable meals together. However, selecting appropriate recipes for various occasions can be challenging. Special Collections and Archives offers an extensive collection of recipes suitable for any event.
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Research Assistant Reflection from The Basement
Post written by Callie Galford, Special Collections Research Assistant
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Using directories to document Downwinder residence
Since July 2025, the University of Idaho Library’s Special Collections and Archives has seen a notable increase in patrons asking for information from the department’s Idaho Telephone and Business Directories collection. These patrons are “Downwinders,” or people who lived near nuclear test sites in the mid-20th century and subsequently developed...
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Football film from October 30, 1925
On this day, October 30, in 1925, the University of Idaho football team faced an unfortunate loss of 7-51 against the University of Southern California. Thanks to the efforts of our predecessors, football films from historical games were preserved in Special Collections and Archives and made available online in the...
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History in the Trees with Malcolm Furniss
Post written by Kate Morrison, Special Collections student staff member
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Idaho's Wildlife History Through Kenneth E. Hungerford Collection
Post written by Marwa Elsayed, recipient of the 2025 Gary E. and Carolyn J. Strong Special Collections Fellowship.
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Archives and Archaeology
Working Across Disciplines as a Strong Fellow
Post written by Ash Hunter, 2025 Gary E. and Carolyn J. Strong Fellow
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